From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman today delivered his State of the County Address, citing Harford County’s fiscal turnaround as the foundation for future investments to strengthen families and communities. Entitled, “Building on Our Success,” the county executive’s fifth annual speech to the County Council announced a first-time homebuyers’ assistance program for public […]
Dr. Sean Bulson Named Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) today appointed Sean Bulson, Ed.D. to a four-year term as Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) during its business meeting. Following a rigorous screening and selection process designed by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE), as well as review […]
Evidence of a Mountain Lion in Fallston, Maryland?
From Susquehannock Wildlife Society: On May 31, 2018 an interesting video of an animal walking across a field was captured in the Fallston area of Harford County, Maryland during a foggy morning by Dan Jones. A debate ensued over whether the animal was a rare and incredible sighting of a cougar (either an extinct eastern […]
Bald Eagle Shot Near Havre de Grace on 4th of July; Police Seek Suspects
A juvenile bald eagle found injured on Independence Day at a Havre de Grace area park had been shot, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police. The wound was crippling enough that regional wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians were forced to euthanize the raptor. Natural Resources Police have initiated an investigation and are encouraging the public to […]
Edgewood High Hall of Fame Inductees Announced: Moyer, Brown, McCone, Bair, Carey, Donley, Rawlings, Robinson, Dang Siblings
From the Edgewood High School Hall of Fame Committee: Six individual alumni along with the seven Dang siblings will be joined by a former staff member and a community supporter as the latest to be inducted into the Edgewood High School Hall of Fame during ceremonies to be held on the school’s 2017 Commencement Day, […]
Harford County Executive Glassman Recommends Fiscally Responsible FY18 Budget; No Tax Increases, Record Investments in Public Safety, Education, Libraries
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman released today a recommended county budget for fiscal year 2018 which includes no increase in tax rates yet provides record level funding for public safety, education and libraries. The county executive’s proposed $543 million dollar general operating budget continues his efforts to restore salaries for teachers, […]
Harford County Executive Glassman’s State of the County Address: “Journey to Success”; Day of Remembrance for Sheriff’s Deputies
From Harford County government: In his State of the County Address entitled “Journey to Success,” Harford County Executive Barry Glassman measured success both in terms of the county’s strengthening financial position and in the number of lives touched by his administration. For the coming year, Mr. Glassman announced plans to resurrect a job-promoting road project […]
Havre de Grace Prepares for Special Election Over Waterfront Property Purchase
From the City of Havre de Grace: SPECIAL ELECTION: WATER STREET PROPERTY QUESTIONS and ANSWERS Q: Will my taxes go up if the Ballot Question passes? Approval of the question will place the full faith and credit of the City behind paying the annual $55,000 payment amount for the next 20 years. The City currently […]
